AvH: German Chancellor Fellowship for Prospective Leaders

A German Chancellor Fellowship allows talented young professionals to carry out a project of their own design in cooperation with ...

A German Chancellor Fellowship allows talented young professionals to carry out a project of their own design in cooperation with a host in Germany they have selected. The program is under the patronage of the German Chancellor and also incorporates an intensive language course in Germany, a four-week introductory seminar in Bonn and Berlin, a study trip around Germany and a final meeting in Berlin. Candidates from all professions and disciplines, but especially individuals in the humanities, law, social sciences and economics, are encouraged to apply. A Bachelor's or comparable degree is required. Source: humboldt-foundation.deLearn more

CV: Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Fellowship Program

The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) for Young Professionals is a work/study scholarship program. Funded by the U.S. ...

The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) for Young Professionals is a work/study scholarship program. Funded by the U.S. Congress and German Parliament (Bundestag), the program consists of two months of German language instruction (no prior German knowledge required), a semester at a German university or vocational school, and an internship in the participant's career field, all while living with a German host or in a shared-apartment. The CBYX program is intended primarily for young adults in business, engineering, technical, vocational, and agricultural fields, though participants from all fields are encouraged to apply. Learn More

CV: Internship Programs in Germany

The Internship Program in Germany provides an excellent opportunity for students to gain international work experience in ...

The Internship Program in Germany provides an excellent opportunity for students to gain international work experience in Germany, improve their German language skills and experience German culture firsthand. Internship placements are available in a variety of fields, including, but not limited to business, engineering, finance, tourism, IT, media/communications, international relations, the nonprofit sector, German studies and economics. Most internships are paid and scholarships are available to qualified participants that receive unpaid internships. Accepted participants will receive a scholarship application following acceptance to the program. A limited number of language course stipends are also available for those who qualify. Internships are 3 to 12 months long. Programs start individually at the beginning of each month. Source: Cultural VistasLearn More

CV: Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program

The Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program is a distinguished transatlantic initiative that each year offers 20 accomplished ...

The Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program is a distinguished transatlantic initiative that each year offers 20 accomplished young Americans the opportunity to complete a high-level professional development program in Germany. Over the course of this nine-month program, Bosch Fellows complete two work phases at leading German institutions, attend three professional seminars throughout Europe, and receive intensive language training. Fellows are recruited from the fields of business administration, journalism, law, public policy and closely related fields. No German language skills are required at the time of application. Learn More

DAAD: Funding for Joint Research Collaboration

The program is available for academics, scientists, graduates, doctoral students, diploma students from Germany and a respective ...

The program is available for academics, scientists, graduates, doctoral students, diploma students from Germany and a respective partner country with which an appropriate agreement has been signed. It aims to intensify scientific cooperation within the scope of a concrete, joint research project. Learn More

DAAD: German Studies Research Grant

This specialized DAAD program offers up to five German Studies Research Grants to highly qualified undergraduate and graduate ...

This specialized DAAD program offers up to five German Studies Research Grants to highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students who are nominated by their department/ program chairs. The grant may be used for short-term research (one to two months) in either North America or Germany. Learn More

DAAD: Intensive Language Courses in Germany

DAAD offers grants to graduate students at North American universities to attend 8-week intensive language courses at leading ...

DAAD offers grants to graduate students at North American universities to attend 8-week intensive language courses at leading institutes in Germany. Extensive descriptions of the institutes, their teaching philosophies, course content, as well as course dates are available on the website of each institute. Learn More

DAAD: PhDGermany

The platform provides direct access to PhD position offers in Germany. The institutes offering the positions are especially ...

The platform provides direct access to PhD position offers in Germany. The institutes offering the positions are especially interested in international applicants. Therefore, in most cases the working language is English. Fluent knowledge of German is only required for certain special positions. The PhD Germany platform assists in finding the right PhD position offer or supervisor for doctoral theses as well as assists with the online application process. Learn More

DAAD: Re-integration of German Scientists from Abroad

Program for German doctoral students about to finish their PhD, postdocs and senior scientists who are no longer integrated in ...

Program for German doctoral students about to finish their PhD, postdocs and senior scientists who are no longer integrated in the German academic system and would like to return to Germany after having spent at least one year abroad.Learn More

DAAD: Research Grant

Research grants are awarded primarily to highly qualified PhD candidates who are early in their academic/professional careers or ...

Research grants are awarded primarily to highly qualified PhD candidates who are early in their academic/professional careers or to individuals wishing to earn a doctoral degree in Germany. Funding may also be granted to recent PhDs who would like to conduct research. Learn More

DAAD: RISE Professional - Research Internships in Science and Engineering

Recent graduates, Master and PhD students from North American universities in the fields of biology, chemistry, engineering, ...

Recent graduates, Master and PhD students from North American universities in the fields of biology, chemistry, engineering, geology and physics (or a closely related field) are invited to apply. Undergraduates who are RISE alumni or former DAAD scholarship holders are also eligible. German language requirements depend on the internship position. Learn more

DAAD: Study Scholarship

Study Scholarships provide highly qualified individuals with an opportunity to do independent study in Germany or to complete a ...

Study Scholarships provide highly qualified individuals with an opportunity to do independent study in Germany or to complete a full master's degree program at a German university. German universities offer attractive graduate programs – both in English and German – in a variety of fields. Learn More

DAAD: University Summer Course Grant

This program provides scholarships to attend a broad range of three- to four-week summer courses at German universities which ...

This program provides scholarships to attend a broad range of three- to four-week summer courses at German universities which focus mainly on literary, cultural, political and economic aspects of modern and contemporary Germany. Extensive extracurricular programs complement and reinforce the core material. Learn More

DFG: Graduate Schools

Graduate schools play a key role not only in developing internationally competitive centers of top-level research and scientific ...

Graduate schools play a key role not only in developing internationally competitive centers of top-level research and scientific excellence in Germany but also in increasing their recognition and prestige. They serve as an instrument of quality assurance in promoting young researchers and are based on the principle of training outstanding doctoral students within an excellent research environment. Graduate schools thus offer ideal conditions for doctoral students within a broad scientific area and, as integrative institutions with international visibility; they encourage students to be active members of their academic and social communities. As a result, graduate schools will extend far beyond DFG Research Training Groups and differ from them substantially. Learn More

DFG: Research Training Groups

The program supports doctoral researchers, postdocs, and applicants who have received a bachelor’s degree or a degree from ...

The program supports doctoral researchers, postdocs, and applicants who have received a bachelor’s degree or a degree from a university of applied science. It recruits outstanding international doctoral students and promotes early academic independence. Research Training Groups offer funding to doctoral students, postdocs, visiting researchers, and research students and cover expenses for travel, workshops, small equipment, consumables, coordination. Learn More

DLR/DAAD: Research Fellowships in Space, Aeronautics, Energy and Transportation Research

This special program is intended for highly-qualified foreign doctoral and postdoctoral students as well as senior scientists. ...

This special program is intended for highly-qualified foreign doctoral and postdoctoral students as well as senior scientists. DLR-DAAD Fellowships offer outstanding scientists and researchers the opportunity to conduct special research at the institutes of the DLR in Germany. DLR-DAAD Fellowships are defined and awarded on an individual basis. Each fellowship announcement will indicate the specific qualification requirements and terms of the visit. Learn More

Einstein Foundation Berlin: Web Portal for Doctoral Programs

The English-language Internet portal presents all structured PhD programs in the Berlin region. It allows young researchers from ...

The English-language Internet portal presents all structured PhD programs in the Berlin region. It allows young researchers from around the world to search for suitable offerings in their discipline – with a selection of over 100 programs. The portal provides information about research focus, available scholarships, and application deadlines as well as the number of locations for the individual programs. Source: Einstein Foundation BerlinLearn More

FU Berlin: Doctoral Grants at Graduate School of North American Studies

The Graduate School of the John F. Kennedy-Institute for North American Studies at Freie Universität Berlin invites ...

The Graduate School of the John F. Kennedy-Institute for North American Studies at Freie Universität Berlin invites applications for each academic year. The school‘s program is interdisciplinary in its approach and focuses on the social, economic and cultural changes impacting the U.S. and Canada at the beginning of the 21st century. Special attention is given to the crisis-prone transformations running through American society today. The language of instruction is English. Applicants interested in pursuing a doctoral research project with an emphasis in North American Studies must have a completed degree (Master's or equivalent/Doctorate) with above average marks in one of the following disciplines or closely related academic programs: American Cultural Studies, American Literature, History, Political Science, Sociology, and Economics, and are expected to submit an outline of their doctoral research project.

Fulbright: Berlin Capital Program

Program for young graduating seniors or Master’s degree students in the field of journalism or communication at a U.S. ...

Program for young graduating seniors or Master’s degree students in the field of journalism or communication at a U.S. university, OR young professional journalists, employed in the U.S. with fewer than 5 years of work experience in the field can apply. German language proficiency is not required. Learn More

Fulbright: Study and Research at a German University

Program for American students who will have completed at least a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Sciences degree by the time of ...

Program for American students who will have completed at least a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Sciences degree by the time of arrival in Germany. A solid academic background and a well-focussed project plus adequate German language proficiency where necessary are essential.Learn More

Fulbright: Teaching Assistantships at German Schools

Program for U.S. students holding at least a B.A. by the time of arrival in Germany, typically in German or German Studies, but ...

Program for U.S. students holding at least a B.A. by the time of arrival in Germany, typically in German or German Studies, but other subjects will be considered if applicants have a good German proficiency.Learn More

Fulbright: U.S. Young Journalist Program

Program for young U.S. journalists in all fields of print and broadcast media with a few years of professional experience and ...

Program for young U.S. journalists in all fields of print and broadcast media with a few years of professional experience and solid academic training in journalism can apply. University graduates may be considered if they have a B.A. or M.A. in journalism or other relevant fields and considerable practical experience in the field. Good to very good proficiency in German is essential.Learn More

Heidelberg University: HAUS Scholarship

Heidelberg Alumni U.S. (HAUS) offers a stipend available to one qualified student from a U.S. university who is planning to study ...

Heidelberg Alumni U.S. (HAUS) offers a stipend available to one qualified student from a U.S. university who is planning to study at Heidelberg University. The scholarship award is $5,000 per semester for master’s program students and $3,000 for bachelor’s program students for the winter semester 2016/2017. HAUS is seeking candidates with a strong academic background who can also fulfill the role of ambassador for HAUS upon their return from their study abroad experience.Learn more

Helmholtz: International Helmholtz Research Schools and Graduate Schools

Doctoral students from Germany and abroad will get an interdisciplinary postgraduate training in cooperation with ...

Doctoral students from Germany and abroad will get an interdisciplinary postgraduate training in cooperation with universities. Doctoral students acquire key competences beyond their doctoral field for careers in research or industry. The language of instruction is English. Learn more

International Parliamentary Scholarships (IPS)

This exchange program, run jointly by the German Parliament (Bundestag)
and the Humboldt University in Berlin, offers young ...

This exchange program, run jointly by the German Parliament (Bundestag)
and the Humboldt University in Berlin, offers young people the
opportunity to get to know the German parliamentary system and political
decision-making processes and to gain practical experience of
parliamentary work. During a 15-week work placement with a Member of the
Bundestag the participants are introduced to the wide variety of tasks
carried out in a Member’s office. Source: bundestag.deLearn more

Leibniz: Leibniz Graduate Schools (WGL)

Leibniz Graduate Schools offer training to outstanding doctoral students in an excellent research environment (broad scientific area, institution with international reputation, enables doctoral students to become active members of their academic and social communities). Learn More

MPG: International Max Planck Research Schools (IMPRS)

The International Max Planck Research Schools offer students the opportunity to earn doctoral degrees in structured programs that ...

The International Max Planck Research Schools offer students the opportunity to earn doctoral degrees in structured programs that provide excellent research conditions. The IMPRS are jointly managed by the Max Planck Institutes and universities where IMPRS students have the choice of receiving their doctorates either from a German university or their university at home. Learn More

PhD Positions in Biological Chemistry at University of Konstanz

The new interdisciplinary research group at the University of Konstanz welcomes highly motivated students who are interested in a ...

The new interdisciplinary research group at the University of Konstanz welcomes highly motivated students who are interested in a PhD on the chemistry of bacterial behavior and the discovery of natural products. Research topics include isolating small molecules and structure elucidation, chemical tools for the isolation of small molecules, the discovery of new antibiotics, and investigating bacterial communication. The University of Konstanz is one of the 11 German Excellence Universities and is situated on the shore of Lake Constance near the Swiss border. The Konstanz Research School of Chemical Biology additionally provides an interdisciplinary research and training program. Source: uni-konstanz.deLearn more

Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program

The fully funded Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program is a distinguished transatlantic initiative that each year offers ...

The fully funded Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program is a distinguished transatlantic initiative that each year offers accomplished young Americans the opportunity to complete a comprehensive professional development program in Germany. The fellowship program combines theory and practice. Fellows gain experience of Germany and Europe by working in their field there and taking part in intensive seminars. The foundation expects a high degree of self-initiative in planning and implementing their internships. The program is aimed at young American graduates, generally with a post-graduate degree (Master) in Law, Politics, Economics, Urban Planning or Journalism. Appropriate professional experience is required, as are excellent German language skills at the start of the fellowship. Learn more

UAS7: Internship Program (IP)

The Internship Program (IP) opens the doors of research laboratories and institutes on UAS7 campuses to students in the U.S. and ...

The Internship Program (IP) opens the doors of research laboratories and institutes on UAS7 campuses to students in the U.S. and Canada, who join research teams for a project of two to six months. IP projects will be offered in the following fields: aeronautical engineering, architecture, biomedical and bioengineering, chemical engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, energy engineering, ergonomics, life sciences, logistics and management, materials science, mechanical engineering and mechatronics, nanoscience, and physical metrology and applied physics. This is a unique opportunity for students in the U.S. and Canada to experience research at a German university of applied sciences, where faculty research is based on strong connections to regional companies that depend on academic collaborations for R&D.
Further details and application forms for this program and associated scholarships are available here and via email at info@uas7.org

GCRI Partner Institutions

Germany's research and science infrastructure consists of a unique network of university and non-university research institutions that work closely with industry and commerce. The interconnection of science and industry is facilitated, to a great extent, by the